used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We are told in stories olden Dragons watched the apples golden, Quick to send a thief to Hades.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After dinner--a meal cooked, conducted, and eaten on strictly digestive principles--most of the inmates of Pinchler's retired to bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now no fruit the world-tree ladens, Apples gold are dainty maidens, And the dragons are old ladies."
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading "We are told in stories olden Dragons watched the apples golden, Quick to send a thief to Hades.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We are told in stories olden Dragons watched the apples golden, Quick to send a thief to Hades.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here they sat in melancholy rows round the room, comparing notes as to their physical sensations, and recommending each other patent medicines.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading After dinner--a meal cooked, conducted, and eaten on strictly digestive principles--most of the inmates of Pinchler's retired to bed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
comparingnounUS /kəmˈperɪŋ/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading Here they sat in melancholy rows round the room, comparing notes as to their physical sensations, and recommending each other patent medicines.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading After dinner--a meal cooked, conducted, and eaten on strictly digestive principles--most of the inmates of Pinchler's retired to bed.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading After dinner--a meal cooked, conducted, and eaten on strictly digestive principles--most of the inmates of Pinchler's retired to bed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Now no fruit the world-tree ladens, Apples gold are dainty maidens, And the dragons are old ladies."
digestiveadjectiveUS /daɪˈdʒestɪv/
relating to or having the power to cause or promote digestion
From this reading After dinner--a meal cooked, conducted, and eaten on strictly digestive principles--most of the inmates of Pinchler's retired to bed.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading After dinner--a meal cooked, conducted, and eaten on strictly digestive principles--most of the inmates of Pinchler's retired to bed.
DragonsnounUS /ˈdræɡənz/
plural of “dragon” — a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading "We are told in stories olden Dragons watched the apples golden, Quick to send a thief to Hades.
drawing-room
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From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Here they sat in melancholy rows round the room, comparing notes as to their physical sensations, and recommending each other patent medicines.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading After dinner--a meal cooked, conducted, and eaten on strictly digestive principles--most of the inmates of Pinchler's retired to bed.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Now no fruit the world-tree ladens, Apples gold are dainty maidens, And the dragons are old ladies."
the act of departing
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
coins made of gold
From this reading Now no fruit the world-tree ladens, Apples gold are dainty maidens, And the dragons are old ladies."
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading "We are told in stories olden Dragons watched the apples golden, Quick to send a thief to Hades.
HadesnounUS /ˈheɪdiz/
(Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone
From this reading "We are told in stories olden Dragons watched the apples golden, Quick to send a thief to Hades.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here they sat in melancholy rows round the room, comparing notes as to their physical sensations, and recommending each other patent medicines.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
the quality of being humane
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We are told in stories olden Dragons watched the apples golden, Quick to send a thief to Hades.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading After dinner--a meal cooked, conducted, and eaten on strictly digestive principles--most of the inmates of Pinchler's retired to bed.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
ladens
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From this reading Now no fruit the world-tree ladens, Apples gold are dainty maidens, And the dragons are old ladies."
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Now no fruit the world-tree ladens, Apples gold are dainty maidens, And the dragons are old ladies."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Now no fruit the world-tree ladens, Apples gold are dainty maidens, And the dragons are old ladies."
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading After dinner--a meal cooked, conducted, and eaten on strictly digestive principles--most of the inmates of Pinchler's retired to bed.
medicinesnounUS /ˈmedəsənz/
plural of “medicine” — the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading Here they sat in melancholy rows round the room, comparing notes as to their physical sensations, and recommending each other patent medicines.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Here they sat in melancholy rows round the room, comparing notes as to their physical sensations, and recommending each other patent medicines.
used to form the superlative
From this reading After dinner--a meal cooked, conducted, and eaten on strictly digestive principles--most of the inmates of Pinchler's retired to bed.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
absolutely essential
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
not any; not one
From this reading Now no fruit the world-tree ladens, Apples gold are dainty maidens, And the dragons are old ladies."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Here they sat in melancholy rows round the room, comparing notes as to their physical sensations, and recommending each other patent medicines.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now no fruit the world-tree ladens, Apples gold are dainty maidens, And the dragons are old ladies."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After dinner--a meal cooked, conducted, and eaten on strictly digestive principles--most of the inmates of Pinchler's retired to bed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Now no fruit the world-tree ladens, Apples gold are dainty maidens, And the dragons are old ladies."
oldenadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldən/
relating to time long past
From this reading "We are told in stories olden Dragons watched the apples golden, Quick to send a thief to Hades.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After dinner--a meal cooked, conducted, and eaten on strictly digestive principles--most of the inmates of Pinchler's retired to bed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Here they sat in melancholy rows round the room, comparing notes as to their physical sensations, and recommending each other patent medicines.
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading Here they sat in melancholy rows round the room, comparing notes as to their physical sensations, and recommending each other patent medicines.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Here they sat in melancholy rows round the room, comparing notes as to their physical sensations, and recommending each other patent medicines.
Pinchler's
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From this reading After dinner--a meal cooked, conducted, and eaten on strictly digestive principles--most of the inmates of Pinchler's retired to bed.
precludingverbUS /prɪˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “preclude” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading After dinner--a meal cooked, conducted, and eaten on strictly digestive principles--most of the inmates of Pinchler's retired to bed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "We are told in stories olden Dragons watched the apples golden, Quick to send a thief to Hades.
recommendingverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪŋ/
-ing form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading Here they sat in melancholy rows round the room, comparing notes as to their physical sensations, and recommending each other patent medicines.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading After dinner--a meal cooked, conducted, and eaten on strictly digestive principles--most of the inmates of Pinchler's retired to bed.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Here they sat in melancholy rows round the room, comparing notes as to their physical sensations, and recommending each other patent medicines.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Here they sat in melancholy rows round the room, comparing notes as to their physical sensations, and recommending each other patent medicines.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Here they sat in melancholy rows round the room, comparing notes as to their physical sensations, and recommending each other patent medicines.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Here they sat in melancholy rows round the room, comparing notes as to their physical sensations, and recommending each other patent medicines.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "We are told in stories olden Dragons watched the apples golden, Quick to send a thief to Hades.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Here they sat in melancholy rows round the room, comparing notes as to their physical sensations, and recommending each other patent medicines.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "We are told in stories olden Dragons watched the apples golden, Quick to send a thief to Hades.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading After dinner--a meal cooked, conducted, and eaten on strictly digestive principles--most of the inmates of Pinchler's retired to bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "We are told in stories olden Dragons watched the apples golden, Quick to send a thief to Hades.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here they sat in melancholy rows round the room, comparing notes as to their physical sensations, and recommending each other patent medicines.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading "We are told in stories olden Dragons watched the apples golden, Quick to send a thief to Hades.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We are told in stories olden Dragons watched the apples golden, Quick to send a thief to Hades.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "We are told in stories olden Dragons watched the apples golden, Quick to send a thief to Hades.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading "We are told in stories olden Dragons watched the apples golden, Quick to send a thief to Hades.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We are told in stories olden Dragons watched the apples golden, Quick to send a thief to Hades.
well-beingnounUS /ˌwelˈbiːɪŋ/
a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
which person or people
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
world-tree
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From this reading Now no fruit the world-tree ladens, Apples gold are dainty maidens, And the dragons are old ladies."
wrecksnounUS /reks/
plural of “wreck” — something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading Sleep was necessary to the well-being of these wrecks of humanity, so those who could sleep went to their repose with joyful hearts, and those who could not, put off the evil hour precluding a restless night by going to the drawing-room for a little music.
